Commercial Support Executive – Westhoughton- Fully Office Based £38-£40k Our client, an award-winning manufacturer based in Westhoughton are looking for an experienced Commercial/Sales Support Executive to join a busy and established team. This role will be reporting into the Commercial Manager and offers a very varied an exciting opportunity with a great salary and company ethos. Purpose The Commercial Support Executive plays a pivotal role in supporting the Sales Team by managing administrative processes, ensuring the efficient preparation of sales documents, quotes and tenders, and maintaining data in the company’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This position requires exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Quotations & Proposals Prepare and format detailed and accurate quotes for customers, ensuring alignment with company policies and pricing structures. Collaborate with the Sales Team to customise proposals based on customer requirements. Update quotation templates as required, in coordination with the Head of Commercial and other relevant departments. Tenders Management of bid portals and the enrolment on frameworks. Coordinate the preparation of responses to public tenders, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines. Liaise with internal teams to gather the necessary information and documentation for tender submissions. Maintain a database of past tender responses for reference and continuous improvement. Sales administration Manage and update the quotation log and quote pipeline, agreeing priorities with the Head of Commercial and the Head of Sales. Update and maintain the CRM system with accurate and current customer quote information, in alignment with the sales team. Issue order acknowledgement documents to customers, following company policies. Raise order amendments, when required. Assist with scheduling sales meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes where necessary. Organise and maintain electronic and physical filing systems for sales-related documents. Issue weekly orders report. Filter inbound sales calls and forward opportunities to the relevant area sales manager (ASM). Support the sales team with travel arrangements for customers, vehicle delivery reports, and other administrative tasks as required. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience in a commercial or administrative support role, preferably within the manufacturing industry. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in using CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with public tender processes and documentation requirements is highly desirable, however this can be taught to the perfect candidate Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work. A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving. This role will be office-based Monday to Friday with flexibility on starting and finishing times to support a healthy work life balance, working 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday 9-5 with a 45-minute lunch and Friday 9am to 3pm Benefits:- Great working environment Free Parking Pension Wellbeing programme Holidays 22 days plus 8 bank holidays Market leading salary £38-£40k, with annual pay reviews If this looks like your next career, do not delay Send your up to date CV to or call me for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)